Cruise Sydney-Singapore on the Queen Victoria + Explore Borneo in Depth
Delve into voyages of discovery throughout Australia and beyond, soaking up awe-inspiring landscapes, exotic wildlife, and a rich variety of enticing locations. Explore atmospheric Sydney, with its impressive Harbour Bridge and iconic Opera House, before heading to easy-going Cairns, your gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.
In the Philippines, bask in Manila’s unique blend of contemporary architecture and Spanish colonial influence.
Be sure to find time to sample Hong Kong’s street food at Temple Street Night Market, on your overnight stay, and then on to embrace the melting pot of cultures and traditions that await in Singapore. Singapore’s manmade Botanic Gardens are another striking sight to behold.
Borneo is one of the world's greatest natural wonders, with an all encompassing biodiversity. It is a remarkable place where the great outdoors thrive with miracles and spectacles. Encounter a treasure trove of flora, wildlife, landscapes and indigenous customs. Borneo is also the home of the last wild orangutans, sadly under threat from habitat destruction.
What's included in your cruise fare?
Wherever you choose to discover, you'll find lots included in your fare. Well-appointed accommodation, fine dining, fabulous entertainment and outstanding service, it's all included.
What's included in the land touring?
- Accommodation as stated based on shared twin room throughout
- All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees
- 1 x arrival transfer from Singapore airport to hotel
- 1 x departure transfer from hotel to Singapore airport
- 1 x arrival transfer from Kota Kinabalu airport to hotel
- 1 x departure transfer from hotel to Kota Kinabalu airport
- Local English-speaking guides/assistants as mentioned
- Seat-in-coach touring in Sandakan
- Meals as specified in the below itinerary
- Internal flights in Borneo (Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan & Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu)
Your fare excludes:
- International airfares
- Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore
- Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia at end of package
- Meals other than specified as included
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Travel insurance or expenses of a personal nature
- Entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional experiences/tours
- Porterage
Commencing in Sydney on 4 March 2024 and ending in Kota Kinabalu on 3 April 2024
- 04 March 2024 - Embark Ship Sydney
- 05 & 06 March 2024 -At Sea
- 07 March 2024 - Airlie Beach
- 08 March 2024 - Cairns
- 09 - 12 March 2024 -At Sea
- 13 March 2024 - Bitung, Indonesia
- 14 March 2024 - At Sea
- 15 March 2024 - Puerto Princesa, Philippines
- 16 March 2024 - At Sea
- 17 March 2024 - Manila, Philippines
- 18 March 2024 - At Sea
- 19 March 2024 - Hong Kong (Overnight Stay)
- 20 March 2024 - Hong Kong
- 21 & 22 March 2024 - At Sea
- 23 March 2024 - Ho Chi Minh City (tours from Phu My), Vietnam
- 24 March 2024 - At Sea
- 25 March 2024 - Singapore (Overnight Stay)
- 26 March 2024 - Disembark Ship Singapore
26 March 2024
On arrival into Singapore cruise port, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
27 March 2024 Singapore – Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast and check-out this morning, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transferred to the Singapore airport to board your flight to Kota Kinabalu (flight not included). On arrival into Kota Kinabalu airport, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day will be at leisure.
- Breakfast included
28 March 2024 Kota Kinabalu
This morning, transfer approximately 3 hours to the Poring Hot Springs, stopping en-route at Nabalu village to taste the local fruits and shop for handicrafts. On arrival at the springs, observe the wildlife on the canopy walkway and take a dip in one of the soothing, hot mineral springs set in the beautifully landscaped gardens. Afterwards, proceed to the World Heritage site of Kinabalu National Park to explore the mountain gardens, home to many species of orchids, pitcher plants, birds, insects and butterflies. This evening, transfer to a local restaurant to enjoy traditional Malay dishes for dinner.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
29 March 2024 Kota Kinabalu
Today, enjoy a half-day tour of Kota Kinabalu. Begin by visiting the Yayasan Sabah (Sabah Foundation) building, one of the few buildings in the world to utilize a single column structure. Next, head to Phu Thou Se Chinese Temple, the Sabah State Mosque and the Sabah Museum, home to fine exhibits that chronicle Sabah's fascinating historical past and rich cultural heritage. Later, return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
- Breakfast and Lunch included
30 March 2024 Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan – Sepilok – Kinabatangan River – Abai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Sandakan (flight included). On arrival, head to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary where captive orangutans are reintroduced into the wild. You will be able to observe them at their feeding stations in the rainforest and at the nursery (if open). Next, proceed to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). This centre rescues captured sun bears and is involved in sun bear conservation, welfare rehabilitation and education. Over 30 sun bears live at the centre in the bear house and outdoor enclosures.
Afterwards, depart Sepilok and proceed to the boat jetty in Sandakan. You will then enjoy an hour boat cruise up the Lower Kinabatangan River, passing pristine mangrove forests and searching for wildlife long the way. Arrive at Abai Jungle Lodge and have lunch, then enjoy some free time before embarking on another cruise in search of proboscis monkeys, birds, reptiles and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner before taking a guided night walk around the lodge’s nature boardwalk and search for insects, birds and other wildlife.
Please note: You will need to prepare a small bag for your stay in the Kinabatangan for the next three nights.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
31 March 2024 Pitas Lake – Abai – Sukau – Menanggul River
Early this morning, embark on another boat trip for bird watching and wildlife viewing at the nearby Pitas Lake before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Later this morning, cruise upriver to Sukau and check-in to your lodge on arrival. Enjoy lunch here before cruising up the Kinabatangan River to the Menanggul River in search of proboscis monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Afterwards, return to the lodge in time for dinner this evening.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
01 April 2024 Oxbow Lake – Menanggul River
Rise early this morning and take another boat trip for bird watching and wildlife viewing at the nearby Ox Bow Lake. Afterwards, return to the lodge for breakfast before proceeding for another river cruise this afternoon for more wildlife viewing. Finally, return to the lodge in time for dinner this evening.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
02 April 2024 Sukau – Sandakan – Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Sandakan by boat for another chance to spot the wildlife along the way. Make a stop at Abai Jungle Lodge en-route for short break, before continuing the journey downriver. On arrival at Sandakan jetty, enjoy lunch followed by a transfer to the airport for flight back to Kota Kinabalu (flight included). On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
- Breakfast and Lunch included
03 April 2024 Depart Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast and check-out, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transferred to Kota Kinabalu airport to board your onward flight (flight not included).
- Breakfast included
Package price cruise and land touring commencing in Sydney on 4 March 2024 and ending in Kota Kinabalu on 3 April 2024 + up to USD$300 Onboard credit per cabin*
Twin share pricing from:
- Balcony Stateroom from $10,019 per person twin share*
- Princess Grill from $14,009 per person twin share*
- Queens Grill from $16,809 per person twin share*
Single traveller pricing from:
- Balcony Stateroom from $15,331pp sole use*
- Princess Grill from $24,638pp sole use*
- Queens Grill from $30,238pp sole use*
Call and speak with our travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your place on this epic voyage today.
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
4 star Accommodation in Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Abai & Kinabatangan.
Queen Victoria will delight you with her special appeal, where elegance and unique features combine seamlessly with outstanding hospitality. You’ll discover an extraordinary way to see the world.
Take a voyage on Queen Victoria and you’ll soon discover why she’s established herself as a favourite among many of our guests. You’ll find her unique atmosphere and warmth encourages a sense of escapism. This special appeal has recently been elevated still further with the introduction of an expanded sun deck and Britannia Club dining, as well as a newly enhanced Chart Room and Winter Garden. These new levels of refinement combine perfectly to offer you an extraordinary base for your holiday.
Inside, Oceanview & Balcony Stateroom includes all of the following amenities:
- Half a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- Fresh fruit on request
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service with chocolate
- Satellite TV (with multi-language film and music channels)
- Direct-dial telephone
- Refrigerator
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Daily shipboard programme
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Penhaligon's toiletries
- 220V British 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets
- Dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
Britannia Club Balcony includes all of the amenities found in our Britannia Staterooms and more:
- Sparkling wine on arrival
- Fresh fruit on request
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service with chocolate
- Pillow concierge menu with up to 7 pillows to choose from
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Dining in the Britannia Club restaurant.
Princess Grill Suite includes all of the exclusive amenities found in our Britannia Club staterooms and more:
- Concierge service
- Sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival
- In-suite dining from the Princess Grill menu
- Illy coffee machine
- Soft velour robes and slippers
- Personalised stationery
- Atlas
- Priority embarkation
- Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth: access to Courtyard, Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace
- Queen Mary 2: access to Grills Lounge and Terrace.
Queens Grill Suite includes all of the exclusive amenities found in our Princess Grill Suites and more:
- Butler service
- Champagne and chocolates on arrival
- Pre-dinner canapes
- In-suite dining from the Queens Grill menu
- Complimentary bar (stocked with two bottles of wine or spirits of your choice and soft drinks)
- iPad (Queen Mary 2 Q1-Q4 suites, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Q1-Q2 Suites)
- Books and atlas
- Priority disembarkation
- Priority tender services (all ships Q1-Q4 Suites)
- A Playstation 4 is supplied in Queens Grill Suites Q1 - Q4 on Queen Mary 2 (games available from the concierge library).
COVID-19 Protocols
While we’ve introduced some new protocols to protect your well-being, rest assured you’ll still be able to enjoy a wonderful Cunard holiday. You’ll still be free to do as much or as little as you please each day, just as you’d expect. Our entertainment venues, restaurants, and bars will be open, and we’ve even introduced advanced booking and virtual queues to give you more flexibility over when and where you eat.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice. Cruise lines terms & conditions to be read in conjunction with below land arrangement terms & conditions
Land Arrangements Terms & Conditions:
Deposit: AU$400 per person deposit
Payment: Full payment due 21 December 2023
Cancellation conditions:
91 days and above: FOC
90 days to 61 days prior to departure: AU$350 per person loss
60 days to 31 days prior to departure: 50% loss of tour cost
30 days to 0 days prior to departure: 100% loss of tour cost
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